Escambia Academy Takes Battle On The Line 27-22 Over Northview (With Photo Gallery)
October 3, 2020
The Escambia County Cougars defeated the Northview Chiefs 27-22 Friday night in Canoe, Alabama.
The two schools are just a few miles apart, separated by the Alabama-Florida state line. They’ve met twice before in the Battle on The Line. In 2016 Northview beat EA 21-14 in Bratt. Then in 2017, Escambia Academy again traveled to Northview and went home with a 41-14 win.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night, the Cougars jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on a quarterback keeper by Landon Sim with 6:25 left in the first, a lead they held all the way through halftime.
Thee Chiefs answered in the second half with a 64-yard pass from Northview QB Kaden Odom to Logan Bryan. The extra point was no good. Minutes later Odom found Jayden Jackson for an 81-yard touchdown. With a good 2-point conversion, the Chiefs were back on top in Canoe, 14-7.
Jackson’s second touchdown of the night was a 51-yard run early in the fourth.
EA’s Bubba Nettles and Sims had two touchdown each.
The Chiefs had the ball in the final minute of the fourth when Malik Haynes sealed the win for the Cougars when he picked off a pass from Odom with 40 seconds on the clock.
Northview (1-1) will be on the road at Walton next week, while Escambia Academy (5-1) will be at home against Autauga Academy.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
October 3, 2020
Here are North Escambia area high school football scores:
FLORIDA
- Tate 13, Pensacola High 6 [Story, photo gallery...]
- Escambia Academy 27, Northview 22 [Story, photo gallery...]
- West Florida 31 Catholic 0
- Escambia 28, Washington 20
- Baker 18, Jay 13
- Milton 28, Pace 0
- Navarre 35, Gulf Breeze 21
- Pine Forest – OPEN
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 35, Bayside Academy 17
- Escambia Academy 27, Northview 22
- T.R. Miller 59, Excel 20
- St. Michael Catholic at W.S. Neal (rescheduled for Oct. 16)
- Vigor 19, Escambia County 0 (Thursday)
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Washington Beats Tate; Other Saturday Scores (With Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2020
The Washington Wildcats defeated the Tate Aggies 44-0 Saturday afternoon.
The first half saw the Wildcats score five touchdown on their first five possessions at Sherman Robinson Stadium, along with a safety. Washington was up 37-0 at the half, with a running clock for the remainder of the game. The Hurricane Sally delayed game was the season opener for both Tate and Washington.
The Tate Aggies (0-1) will be at Pensacola High School (0-0) next Friday night. The Washington Wildcats (1-0) will be on the road next Friday night at the Crestview Bulldogs (1-1). For a photo gallery, click here.
Other Saturday games:
- Escambia 24, West Florida 20
- Pensacola Catholic 12, Pine Forest 7
For Friday night scores, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Open Season With 39-6 Win Over Holmes County
September 26, 2020
The Northview Chiefs opened their pandemic shortened season with a 39-6 win over the Holmes County Blue Devils on their home turf Friday night in Bratt.
In the debut for new Northview Head Coach Wes Summerford, the Chiefs were first on the board 6-0 with a Logan Bryan touchdown.
After a couple of strong runs from senior Jayden Jackson, Jamarcus Jefferson was in for another Chiefs TD. Also on deck for the Chiefs scoring was quarterback Kaden Odom on a 67-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson topped off with a two-point conversion from Jackson. Odom also had an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth.
Next Friday night, the Chiefs will head north to Canoe to face the Cougars of Escambia County at 7 p.m.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Includes game action, band and cheerleaders.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 26, 2020
Here are North Escambia area high school football scores:
FLORIDA
- Northview 39, Holmes County 6 [Click for photos, story]
- Flomaton 42, Jay 0
- Tate at Washington (1pm Saturday)
- West Florida at Escambia (2pm Saturday)
- Pine Forest at Pensacola Catholic (7pm Saturday)
ALABAMA
- Escambia County 35, Monroe County 6
- Escambia Academy 28, Tuscaloosa Academy 13
- Flomaton 42, Jay 0
- W.S. Neal 44, New Brockton 25
- UMS Wright 21, T.R. Miller 12
Pictured: In Escambia County’s only game Friday night, the Northview Chiefs defeated Holmes County 39-6. The other Escambia County teams will play Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Northview Plays Friday Night, Other Games Delayed To Saturday; Tickets Sold Online
September 24, 2020
All of the high school football games in Escambia County this week, except for Northview, have been moved to Saturday, and the district has announced that tickets will be sold online.
The Northview Chiefs will host Bonifay at 7 p.m. Friday in Bratt as originally scheduled.
On Saturday, Tate will be at Washington at 1 p.m., West Florida will be at Escambia at 2 p.m., and Pensacola Catholic will host Pine Forest at 7.p.m.
Escambia County schools will participate in state series competitions for all fall sports, including football, volleyball, cross country, golf and swimming.
“Coaches and athletes are participating in fall sports events with the understanding that all events which require overnight travel will be evaluated on a case by case basis,” said Escambia County Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
Tickets for sporting events will be available online through GoFan.co. Families of athletes, band members and cheerleaders, as well as faculty members, will have the opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the general public. If tickets are not sold out online, then a limited number of tickets may be sold at the gate.
A convenience fee may apply to tickets sold online.
Steps to enhance safety at all sporting events will mean operational changes, including extensive sanitation plans, with social distancing guidelines for athletes, cheerleaders, band members and spectators, according to the school district.
“COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed, to include recommendation of social distancing and face coverings, with families, friends and fans encouraged to support the students and district efforts to promote safety,” Thomas said. “Schools are starting with 30% capacity and look forward to a time when event capacity can be increased.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia County (FL) High School Football Games All Rescheduled
September 14, 2020
Escambia County School District High School football games previously scheduled for this week have been rescheduled. This is a safety measure, in order to allow adequate practice for players prior to games.
- Games will be rescheduled as follows:
- Booker T. Washington High School, the Blue and White game is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020, and will not be rescheduled.
- Northview High School vs Baker High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Baker High School.
- West Florida High School vs Pensacola High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at West Florida High School.
- Tate High School vs Pine Forest High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Monday, September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Tate High School.
- Escambia High School vs Catholic High School game, is canceled for Friday, September 18, 2020; rescheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Escambia High School.
- The Pine Forest High School Junior Varsity football game previously scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020 against Tate High School has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Pine Forest High School.
- The Northview High School Junior Varsity football game previously scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, against Baker High School has been canceled.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 12, 2020
Flomaton 25, Cottage Hill 8
Escambia Academy 35, Wilcox Academy 6
T.R. Miller 52, Chickasaw 6
Mobile Christian 38, W.S. Neal 9
Escambia County (Atmore) — Off
Local high schools in Florida begin play on September 18.
First Day Of Practice, Less Than Two Weeks Before Football Season Opener
September 8, 2020
Labor Day Monday was the first day of high school football practice for the Northview Chiefs and the Tate Aggies– less than two weeks before the start of a pandemic-shortened season.
The first games of an eight contest schedule will be played the night of Friday, September 18.
The 2020 schedules for the Tate High School Aggies and the Northview High School Chiefs are below.
TATE HIGH SCHOOL AGGIES
- Sept. 18 vs. Pine Forest
- Sept. 25 at Washington
- Oct. 2 at Pensacola
- Oct. 9 vs. Pace
- Oct 16 vs. Escambia
- Oct. 23 at West Florida
- Oct. 30 vs. Pensacola Catholic
- Nov. 6 at Gulf Breeze
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CHIEFS
- Sept. 18 at Baker
- Sept. 25 vs. Holmes County (*Senior Night)
- Oct. 2 at Escambia Academy (AL)
- Oct. 9 at Walton
- Oct. 16 vs. South Walton
- Oct. 23 at Jay
- Oct. 30 vs. Chipley (*Homecoming)
- Nov. 6 vs. Jay
Pictured: The seniors of the Northview High School Chiefs 2020 football team. Pictured below: The first day of practice for the Chiefs. Photos: Northview QB Club for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 5, 2020
Here are Friday night high school football scores from across Escambia County, Alabama:
- Flomaton 27, Maplesville 7
- Escambia Academy 49, Patrician Academy 24
- Mobile Christian 28, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
- T.R. Miller 35, Cottage Hill 13
- Vigor 20, W.S. Neal 12
Local high schools in Florida begin play on September 18.